Lagos

Lagos was an important harbour at the time of the Great Discoveries and it was from here that most of the African expeditions put to sea. Surrounding the old centre of this former capital of the Algarve (1576 tot 1756) still stands an almost complete city wall. Apart from being a seaside resort and a fishing port, Lagos is also an important yachting centre organising international regattas.

Boat Trip
From the harbour near the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira to Ponta da Piedade.

Sights
The City Wall - The Ramparts were built on top of older walls between the 14 and 16C.
Praça Infante Dom Henrique - With a statue of Prince Henry the Navigator.
Mercado de Escravos - Europe's first slave markets were held here.
Forte da Ponta the Bandeira - 17C. Ponta da Piedade - 3 km to the south.
Praia da Donna Ana
Lagos Zoo

Museum
Museu Regional - The regional museum adjoining the Igreja de Santo António contains an interesting archeological collection and an ethnographical section devoted to the Algarve.

Golf Courses
Palmares Golf (5 kms east of Lagos) - 18 Holes - Clubhouse - Pro Shop - Lessons - Driving Range - Putting & Chipping-Green
Tel. ++351 282-790500 Fax. ++351 282-790509
Boavista Golf (4 kms west of Lagos) - 18 Holes - Clubhouse (ready in 2003) - Academy - Driving Range - Putting & Chipping-Greens
Tel. ++351 282-782151 Fax. ++351 282-782150
Parque da Floresta (near Vila do Bispo, 16 kms west of Lagos) - 18 Holes - Clubhouse - À la carte Restaurant - Spike Bar/Terrace - Pro Shop - Academy - Driving Range - Putting Greens Tel. ++351 282-690054 Fax. ++351 282-695157

Tourist Office
Tourist Information Largo Marquês de Pombal 8600 Lagos Tel. ++351 282-763031
Hotel De Lagos (****) Rua Nova da Aldeia Tel. ++351 282-769967 Fax. ++351 282-769920

Camping Sites
Camping Trindade * Apartado 680 8900-512 Lagos
Tel. ++351 282-763893 Fax. ++351 282-762885
-Open 1/1 - 31/12
- Beach at 200m. restaurant, bar, snackbar, pool (at 500m), playground, minimarket.
Camping Lagos *** Estrada the Porto the Mós, Apartado 105 8601 Lagos Codex
Tel. ++351 282-760031/2/3/4 Fax. ++351 282-760035
-Open 1/1 - 31/12
- Beach at 800m. restaurant, bar, pool, playground, tennis, supermarket.
Camping Orbitur-Valverde *** - (near Luz at 1,5 km.) Praia da Luz - Valverde 8800-283 Lagos Tel. ++351 282-789211/2 Fax. ++351 282-789213
-Open 1/1 - 31/12
- Beach at 3 km. restaurant, bar, pool, playground, animation, tennis, minimarket. Mobile home service station Tents, Caravans and Bungalows for rent.
Camping Turiscampo Espiche ** (near Luz at 2 km.) Estrada Nacional 125 Espiche 8600 Luz Tel. ++351 282-789265 Fax. ++351 282-788578
-Open 1/1 - 31/12
- Beach at 2,5 km. restaurant, bar, snackbar, minimarket.